AECCafe Today Susan Smith
Susan Smith has worked as an editor and writer in the technology industry for over 16 years. As an editor she has been responsible for the launch of a number of technology trade publications, both in print and online. Currently, Susan is the Editor of GISCafe and AECCafe, as well as those sites’ … More » Coming soon: SolidWorks LiveBuildings AEC productJanuary 27th, 2011 by Susan Smith
At SolidWorks World this past week a new AEC type product was announced: SolidWorks Live Buildings (SWLB). Its focus is on offering designers and architects an immersive environment to quickly design structure, floor layout and even put in furniture. Positioning the building for better sun access may also be possible with the product, making it a candidate for building sustainability. Watchers say the product feels like SketchUp at first glance, with similar abilities to pull in information from other models and drag and drop information. Tags: AEC, SolidWorks LiveBuildings |